COURSE PLANS

FIELD A

Field A is below a ridge and a big open space with little sight lines.  There are gentle rises in the field.

FIELD B

Field B is above the ridge opposite Field A.  Participants will be able to have a very good view of the entire course.

FIELD C

Field C is adjacent to the parking area and is smaller than Fields A & B.  It has a gentle rise to the far end.

Field A is located on the opposite side of the ridge. This northeastern side of the ridge drops fairly sharply (portions are structurally supported for use as "Irish Bank" style jumps on point-to-point equestrian courses) and our course will start at the bottom of this sharp down slope. The terrain for the course on this portion of the field slopes down very gently to an old creek bed running across the width of the field, and then rises again via a moderate gradient towards the tree line at the far end of the field. The field is more than adequate to accommodate a longer than 1000 yard course which is easily expanded/modified for Gillette Stake and Best in International updates. Again, no obvious boundary sightlines are provided for the cheating hound

The terrain of Field B features a very mild upslope, rising to a wide flat ridge that bisects the field after about 200 yards.  The 900 yard course (without crossovers) starts at the ridge and sightline distances provide no obvious boundaries on which the hounds could key.

Field C is on the opposite side of the private access road. It is about 250 yards long by 125 yards wide and its area is totally bordered by hedges and trees and field fencing. It runs in parallel to a similar dimensioned field that is reserved for camping, parking, and tented activities. The course begins at the eastern fence line and features an initial gentle down gradient to midfield, followed by a more demanding upslope as it approaches the far end of the field. It adequately accommodates a greater than 800 yard course.

The largest of the 3 fields (situated to the right of the private access road) will host 2 of the II courses, Fields A and B. This very large field (approximately 400 to 500 yards in length by 200 yards in width) which is bordered by the private access roads along its length and by copses of trees at each end. The biggest single advantage of this large field is the location of the ridge. It permits spectators to enjoy a spectacular overview of both courses simultaneously (and actually what's happening on Field C as well!), while concealing the activities on one course from the hounds that are running on another. It will provide an outstanding location for spectators and photographers